Trade deal with the USA warrants careful review
The global economy has been on a roller-coaster ride since US President Donald Trump, returning to office for a second term, sought to rewrite the rules of global trade by imposing sweeping tariffs on imports into the United States (US) from most countries. As the US remains the primary export...
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AI not magic wand for all our problems
In recent discussions in the business circles and among the policymakers, the AI-driven solutions have become the watchword. It is as though humanity has found the ultimate magic wand to resolve all problems ranging from healthcare to governance to economic development of a country. This infatuation with Artificial Intelligence or...
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Undeterred Trump opts for more aggressive tariffs
With the US Supreme Court (SC) upholding the lower court ruling that the reciprocal tariffs President Trump imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) is illegal, its fallouts were supposed to be sobering enough to dissipate the turmoil in global trade the tariff policy caused. But when a...
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Family card and farmer card
It was a widely publicised pledge in the ruling party's election manifesto to introduce a family card aimed at bringing ultra-poor citizens under the social safety net, along with a farmer card to empower growers by ensuring timely access to quality agricultural inputs and boosting productivity. The proactive start of...
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Ramadan: The month of humanity
During Ramadan, people from all walks of life strive to live better lives, showing patience, compassion and generosity, while enjoying wholesome meals at Sehri and Iftar. It is a time when families gather, hearts soften and people are reminded of the values of empathy and charity. Yet, amid this spiritual...
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